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Sentence Examples He has previous experience in helping the labor bureaucracy ward off an insurgent rank and file. Security guards brandish automatic weapons in front of all the Jakarta business hotels, poised to ward off potential terrorist attacks. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, can help prevent cancer and ward off heart disease. Some analysts have speculated that the ECB could cut interest rates soon to ward off damage to confidence and growth from tumbling share prices. From its inception, it was meant to ward off the emergence of a hereditary aristocracy in the United States. It is rumoured that some of the dead were buried in the foundations of the wall to ward off evil spirits. Also carried were a small life raft and small tent plus some fishing tackle, and a bottle of chemicals to ward off mosquitoes. Raisins are a great source of powerful antioxidants, which can help ward off the damaging effects of free radicals produced during exercise. Poppies and fruit are indeterminate symbols with a practical purpose, mysterious talismans with the power to ward off subsequent suffering. The new cabs are 75 percent stiffer in construction to ward off squeaks and rattles. These functions include helping the body to improve heart health, to detoxify and to ward off diabetes, epilepsy and cystic fibrosis. During the Ming dynasty dragon robes were used as gifts to dignitaries and bribes to ward off northern barbarians like the Manchus. Such breads are almost always chock full of preservatives like sorbic acid and propionic acid, which help to ward off mold. The tentacles contain harpoon-like stinging capsules called nematocysts that the anemones employ to capture prey and ward off predators. The most important equipment was the tropical strength insect repellent to ward off the swarms of march flies. And the thin jacket she'd worn did nothing to ward off the distinct chill that heralded coming rain. And as they watched in amazement, Lanyon's skin started taking on a greyish tint, and her hands, raised to ward off the basilisk, froze in place. Like most buildings in the region, these must be raised off the ground on low piles or stilts to ward off termites and rot. Higher plants have developed several elaborate mechanisms to ward off pathogen attack. The throng of densely packed humanity forced us to ward off those next to us, and the disregard for others spread like an infection. Show More Sentences Shepherds, who tended their sheep in the forests, used to beat drums to ward off wild beasts from preying on the cattle. Instead he wraps himself in the flag and other wedge issues to ward off proper discussion about his dismantling of Australian egalitarianism. They alleged that some senior police officials were running illegal taverns and shebeens, and said the raids were to ward off competition. Rue was hung from doorways and windows to ward off evil spirits and prevent them from entering the house. The mission statement and commander's intent were critical to the JTF's future efforts to ward off mission creep. They add that these evolutionary fixes do not ward off an array of problems that arise from our biped stance. The embattled workers used Molotov cocktails, iron bars and fire hoses in an attempt to ward off the police and defend themselves. Results of a study of lab rats published in Time shows that eating two cups of black raspberries daily may ward off esophageal cancer. The advertising industry has conceded defeat in its battle to ward off statutory regulation of children's advertising. I suspect this form of expression is a local custom for elderly people to ward off the envy of jealous gods. Coarse, clean sand and small sifted cinders placed round the bulbs should ward off attacks. The beach is vast, uncrowded, with ample space for sunbathing, water sports and safe bathing with just enough gentle surf to ward off monotony. Since the 1940s, most American municipal water supplies have been routinely dosed with fluoride in a grand attempt to ward off tooth decay. These behaviors generally are intended to ward off harm to the person with OCD or others. Neighbourhood Watch is of course synonymous with the bright yellow stickers displayed in windows and on lamp posts to ward off undesirables. However, from the mycological standpoint, antibiotics are considered mycotoxins since they too are generated by mold to ward off microorganisms. As the local women empty their slops into the drain outside the shop, the secretary runs out with her disinfectant spray to ward off infection. A hard-nosed unmoveable man, who sacrifices his lovely daughter to ward off future kidnap threats on his beloved son. Researchers say spirulina may ward off cancer and protect your brain from age-related mental decline. Some residents still sprinkle red brick dust on their doorway steps to ward off evil spirits. Show More Sentences Birds form a group and create a cacophony of sound to ward off the attacks. I couldn't resist a double espresso for dessert, which was necessary to ward off a food coma at work. The ladies would be in colourful saris and jewels, though many donned a cardy to ward off the wind. Fluoride hardens the tooth enamel, helping to ward off the most common childhood oral disease, dental caries, or cavities. A meal in the morning boosts your energy and brainpower, say experts, and can ward off mood swings and overeating later in the day. Koreans have traditionally used special drawings called pujok as charms in and around their houses to bring them luck and ward off evil. In closing, remember dogs are social or pack animals and need quality time with you or another dog to ward off boredom and anxiety. Coarse, clean sand and small sifted cinders placed round the bulbs will also ward off attacks. She backed into a corner, holding the pepper spray out before her, like a crucifix to ward off a vampire. Scientists theorize that birds could use toxins in their feathers and skin to ward off parasites and insects. It was a simple act of pietas which reeks of nobility, but it might also have been a charm to ward off a similar fate. We used more fly dope and fat pork rind to ward off the flies instead of making smudges. This will ward off corrosion and prevent the cap cracking under normal dive depth pressures. The veil was also believed to magically have the power to ward off surrounding evils that wish to harm the bride. If the food takes a little long to come, just have some savories and dips to ward off the hunger pangs in the guests, and relax and enjoy. He says his ad in the International Herald Tribune has been carefully designed to ward off fraudsters or gold-diggers. Or, drape attractive throws or quilts on each chair for your guests to wrap around their shoulders to ward off the night air. The rarefied air requires a mandatory period of two or three days enforced rest on arrival in order to ward off headaches and mountain sickness. One of my favourite recipes using cardamom pods is a deliciously warming tea which I drink in the winter to ward off colds, coughs and flu. Slumber not only helps recharge our batteries, but some evidence suggests it can actually help ward off major illness, including diabetes. Show More Sentences For centuries, witch balls have been suspended in the windows of homes to ward off evil spirits. Some were holding wooden crosses, prayer books, and other holy objects to ward off the evil spirits. This product has lost most of its vitamins A and D, which are needed to ward off xerophthalmia and rickets. Wrestlers wore amulets to ward off evil spirits and black magic from their opponents. It's made of a specially coated material covered with zinc anodes to ward off corrosion. The boy and the dog relish the scamper, but the pedlar fingers his rosary to ward off the threat of a drenching. Nuts are high in Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that may help ward off heart disease and cancer. One shot may be all your family needs to ward off the flu bug. They were sent in to help educate villagers about how to ward off the lethal virus. Using sticky yellow polythene sheets, which are erected vertically on the windward side of the fields and nurseries, can help ward off these vectors. She shoulders a surprisingly long spear, perhaps to ward off the ardent king, although by that time she had been scarred by smallpox and he had mostly given up his advances. It is part of the purpose in having a self-regulatory system that it should ward off statutory regulation, with its possible implications for the freedom of the press. Now that we are in the run of the play, our stage manager has the crystal backstage to ward off the boogeyman. Scientists believe the monkeys rub the bugs on their fur to ward off mosquitoes, a behavior documented in capuchin monkeys but never in the nocturnal owl monkeys. Recent reports demonstrate the sophistication and accuracy with which these carabid beetles deliver a spray of hot quinones and steam to ward off predators. The herb could be worn about the person to ward off witchcraft and sorcery and was also hung about doors and windows to keep evil away from the house. In many places in Britain, it was customary to light huge bonfires in the fields to ward off baneful influences, often accompanied by much partying. Then he gave the officer a hunk of bitterroot, to ward off evil. Members of the cult offer body sacrifices and worship the bones of their dead ancestors to ward off earthly evil. To ward off trouble, cobras can rear up, and they have hoods that expand out like a half umbrella to make themselves appear bigger and scarier than they actually are. Show More Sentences People throng it to ward off the evil effects of this planet. It serves as a shield to give her the strength to get through each day, to ward off the insults that have been hurled at her almost from the day she arrived. He didn't carry an umbrella, but wore his peaked cap to ward off the rain. They say staying active can help ward off all kinds of health concerns as you get older, from obesity to arthritis. To ward off alienation and gloom, it is only necessary to remember the unremembered heroes of the past, and to look around us for the unnoticed heroes of the present. We knock wood, we do that tfoo-tfoo-tfoo spitting thing to ward off the evil eye. To ward off those would-be car pinchers, simply affix a toy crocodile to the front of your vehicle and watch them run from those terrifying plastic jaws of death! I suppose it all depends on what sort of harm you want to ward off. A review of 63 medical studies found that taking 1,000 international units of Vitamin D can help ward off several common cancers, including breast and colon cancers. I like to keep the fingertips pointed forward, better poising this hand to engage in a two-hand hold or to ward off a last-instant physical assault. The next time you read a news release that says that your company is using a poison pill to ward off a takeover attempt, you'll now know what it means. Maybe it's an apotropaic gesture, maybe one writes to ward off death. Armour is used to shield, but not solely to ward off physical harm. In the nineteenth century there was a movement, of which Steiner was a principal exponent, to keep geometry pure and ward off the depredations of algebra. If you like mushrooms on your pizza and red seedless grapes as a snack, you may be taking the first step to help your body ward off breast cancer. Included are live demonstrations by a museum carver on how sailors depicted women on figureheads which, when placed on the bow of a ship, served to ward off harm at sea. In areas where apples were grown, it evolved into a ritual in which chants and dances were used to ward off evil spirits which it was believed would harm the trees. A black bindi is often worn before marriage to ward off the evil eye. Thyme, oregano, rosemary, sage, basil and coriander all contain high levels of phyto-chemicals, which can help ward off heart disease and cancers. Bulgaria welcomed 2003 with a blend of the modern and the traditional, with revellers jamming open-air concerts and mummers parading to ward off evil spirits. Show More Sentences Glen says mass-farmed animals are pumped full of antibiotics to ward off potential diseases they may spread, due to their living in such close proximity to one another. New research suggests that anthocyanins, antioxidants found in black raspberries, have the ability to ward off oral cancer. To ward off deer, Mr. Haas, an ornithologist, has installed an electric fence around his garden in the park. Although he boarded his ship with wristbands and pills intended to ward off any possible queasiness, he did not turn green about the gills. Saint Andrew is invoked to ward off wolves, who are thought to be able to eat any animal they want on this night, and to speak to humans. Wildlife officials have unsuccessfully attempted to ward off the sea lions using bombs, rubber bullets and bean bags. The animals are protected and people moving outside the settlements are required to have appropriate scare devices to ward off attacks. By the French Revolutionary Wars of the late 18th century, effective naval convoy tactics had been developed to ward off pirates and privateers. His description of the Roman ships anchored in the stream overnight having to ward off floating trees has the stamp of an eyewitness account. Campers are often told to wear bright colored red ribbons and bells, and carry whistles to ward off bears. In the European Middle Ages, the herb was placed beneath pillows to aid sleep and ward off nightmares. Barrages of shallow nets floated by long buoys can be used to ward off algea drifts, depending on wave height and current. Males often call during mating rituals to ward off other males and to attract females, as in the roaring of lions and red deer. To ward off vampires, garlic could be worn, hung in windows, or rubbed on chimneys and keyholes. During marriages, spinsters of the household stand behind the bride and groom, holding an oil lamp to ward off evil. In Elizabethan times, because nutmeg was believed to ward off the plague, demand increased and its price skyrocketed. Some Indian women, in an attempt to ward off Shitala, placed plates of cooling foods and pots of water on the roofs of their homes. In the United States, falcon and other raptors are in numbers high enough to ward off pigeon nest building in major highrises. The soldier has claimed he fired three warning shots to ward off a hostile crowd and a fourth at a possible nail bomber. As a child, I used to dream in primary colors to ward off all the beigeness that surrounded me. Show More Sentences All of us took daily doses of Atabrine to ward off malaria and it worked as long as we continued taking the medicine. Energy companies want to ward off greater regulation of emissions. Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain where people wore costumes and lit bonfires to ward off roaming ghosts. Omega-3 fats may ward off dry eye syndrome by curbing inflammation in the tear gland and eye surface, say researchers. Putting on riot gear and forming their shields like a Roman testudo to ward off missiles is only a last resort. Brad Lettau cures his bacon without sodium nitrite, a salt used commercially to ward off bacteria. Previous attempts at edible vaccines included mashed potato that could prevent traveller's diarrhoea and GM rice to ward off allergies. And he revealed he's starting to play a unlikable characters in his next three films to ward off women. Peas, beans and some other plant seeds contain proteins, called globulins, which ward off insects. Husband derides my efforts to ward off evil events, side-eyeing my saluting with destain. Trying to mimic the human body's ability to fight off infection, computer scientists are developing immunologically inspired systems to ward off computer viruses. Some passengers were using scopolamine patches to ward off sea sickness but as a side effect encountered blurred vision because of transient mydriasis and cycloplegia. The solidarity of the trio is the only salvation for the country to move forward and ward off all unnecessary criticism and rebellious attitudes of the SPLM tribalists. In just a year, the T cell counts of people in this group dropped to an average of 101 per microliter of blood, too few to ward off other infections. Delirium was deeply entrenched in my bed as I warbled nonsense, desperately trying to ward off the evil spirits that had given me such a crippling dose of man flu. They are asking customers to bring in their unwanted blankets and knitwear, which will be passed on to pensioners requiring help to ward off the cold during the winter months. By incorporating nanotechnology, Pelusi creates a negative charge to ward off future dirt and oil with whortleberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon. Many breeders take a variety of preventive measures to ward off problems. This left a vacuum of power in Wales in which princes and kings were free to squabble over their lands, without the unifying presence of Gruffudd to ward off Norman attacks. There ain't nothing gnarlier than slapping on some brightly coloured sunblock to ward off the blinding spectre of dangerous, snow-reflected sunlight. Examples from Classical Literature The nasal bone of a jackal or fox, enclosed in a receptacle, is believed to ward off many evils. Little bags of asafetida was used to hang around de little chillun's necks to ward off fever or diptheria. But a number of good and able men, particularly Cuevas and Couto, determined to ward off ruin, and awakened others. Perhaps he had better put some kind of germicide on his palm, just to ward off infection. They may perhaps ward off the bushes from the eyes of the animal, as it rushes through the thick cover of its jungly retreat. Pheola moaned, then keened, and waved her hands in front of her face, as if to ward off a swarm of bees. The rest, with the assistance of the Tirolese themselves, were to ward off irruptions from Italy. Last of all he showed me a toadstone amulet set in silver, a charm to prevent and ward off the spells of fairies. What we need, to ward off mobocracy and safeguard a civilized form of government, is more of this sniffing. Rutledge specializes in preventive medicine and was researching ways to ward off West Nile Virus in 2004, the year cases surged in California. It is thus by attempting to be ambidextrous, I try to ward off attacks. The fire of the siberian army corps could not ward off defeat. For the group, the bracelet is worn to ward off evil intentions and misfortunate. At midnight, blow on one of these toys to ward off evil spirts from entering the new year. How could you, my poor little unfledged nestling, find yourself food, and defend yourself from misfortune, and ward off the wiles of evil men? The adjutant by his elaborate courtesy appeared to wish to ward off any attempt at familiarity on the part of the Russian messenger. A mouthful of mezcal, or fiery native spirit, will ward off a chill. Manuel's horse pushed her nose against her feedbox to ward off flies. Amy was ordered off at once, and provided with something to ward off danger, she departed in great state, with Jo and Laurie as escort. MacConnell put his hand in front of her to ward off some dark object. Show More Sentences What was to be done to ward off a blow which threatened annihilation? Find more words! 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